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1- ENROLLED ORIGINAL
1+MURIEL BOWSER
2+MAYOR
3+May
4+ 3, 2024
5+The Honorable Phil Mendelson
6+Chairman
7+Council of
8+the District of Columbia
9+John A. Wilson Building
10+1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
11+Washington, DC 20004
12+Dear Chairman M endelson:
13+In accordance with section 2
14+of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
15+142;
16+D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 204 of the Water and Sewer Authority
17+Establishment and Department of Public Works Reorganization Act of 1996, effective April 18, 1996
18+(D.C. Law 11-111;
19+D.C. Official Code § 34-2202.04), I am pleased to nominate the following
20+individual:
21+Mr. Richard Jackson
22+B
23+ Street, SE
24+Washington, DC 20019
25+(Ward
26+ 7)
27+f
28+or reappointment as the cabinet-level officer member of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer
29+Authority Board of Directors, for a term to end September 12, 2028.
30+Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-m entioned
31+nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
32+I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
33+do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
34+Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
35+Sincerely,
36+Muriel B owser
37+Mayor 1
38+2
39+3 at the request
40+of the Mayor
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42+5
43+6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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45+8
46+9
47+10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
48+11
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51+14
52+15 To confirm the reappointment of Richard Jackson to the District of Columbia Water and Sewer
53+16 Authority Board of Directors.
54+17
55+18 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
56+19 resolution may be cited as the "District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of
57+20 Directors Richard Jackson Confirmation Resolution of 2024".
58+21 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
59+22
60+23 Mr. Richard Jackson
61+24 B Street, SE
62+25 Washington, DC 20019
63+26 (Ward 7)
64+27
65+28
66+as the cabinet-level officer member of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority
67+29 Board
68+of Directors, established by section 204 of the Water and Sewer Authority Establishment
69+30 and Department of Public Works Reorganization Act of 1996, effective April 18, 1996 (D.C.
70+31 Law 11-111; D.C. Official Code§ 34-2202.04), for a term to end September 12, 2028.
71+32 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
72+33 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
73+34 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Richard Alan Jackson
74+
75+EDUCATION & TRAINING
76+
77+University of Pittsburgh United States Naval Schools
78+Bachelor’s of Science Naval Nuclear Power School (theory)
79+Chemical Engineering Nuclear Prototype Training (Practical Application)
80+Mechanical Maintenance
81+Submarine Force Quality Assurance Inspector
82+
83+EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
84+
85+Engineering/Production Management Safety and Environmental Expertise 40-hr hazwoper training
86+Computerized Maintenance Software Strong Organizational Planning Skills Six Sigma – Green Belt
87+Certified Course Instructor Management of Special Projects ISO 9000/14000 Lead Auditor
88+Explosive Weapons Handler Heavy Equipment Operator
89+
90+WORK HISTORY
91+
92+Supervisor Environmental Protection Specialist MSS -16 – 5-26-2019 – Present
93+
94+Currently serving as Senior Deputy Director for the District Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE). Working
95+with a team of 6 Deputy Directors we oversee the day-to-day operations of DOEE. Responsible for the management
96+of the Agency Budget working closely with our Agency Fiscal Officer. As senior deputy director, the Agency has staff
97+size has increased to over 500 team members, with an operating budget of over 286 million dollars. During the
98+district’s public health emergency came to the office every day to ensure the continuity of services while the agency
99+was on 100% telework. Currently serving dual roles as senior deputy director and interim deputy director for our
100+Utility Affordability Administration. This administration handles the district’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance
101+Program (LIHEAP) and even with the loss of a manager, the team has continued to provide excellent service under my
102+leadership. Currently managing a 42 million Capital funded project that is focused on the cleanup of the Anacostia
103+River.
104+
105+Supervisor Environmental Protection Specialist MSS-16 – 4-6-2014 – 5-25-2019
106+
107+Served as Deputy Director of the Environmental Services Administration (ESA), managing approximately 85 staff
108+members, located in 3 Divisions containing 11 Branches. The Discipline of Divisions consists of Air Quality, Lead
109+Compliance, Healthy Homes, Hazardous Waste Management, Pesticides, Underground Storage Tanks, and Land
110+Remediation. The total budget to operate ESA is approximately 14.64 million dollars. Oversaw the management of
111+approximately thirteen (13) federal grants in coordination with 4 associate directors, and 11 Branch Managers.
112+Created a new division to serve the district with regard to Railroad Safety and Emergency response. This new division
113+provides the first-ever District response team for addressing heavy railroad safety inspections in the district. I held the
114+Deputy Director of ESA position and the Associate Director of TSD position simultaneously from 4/6/2014 to 5/4/2015.
115+
116+Supervisor Environmental Protection Specialist MSS-15 – 10-23-2011 – 5-4-2015
117+
118+Served as the Associate Director of the Toxic Substances Division (TSD), managing approximately 32 staff members
119+located in three (3) Branches. TSD has the largest staff and largest budget in ESA. Programs encompassed in TSD
120+consist of Land Remediation and Brownfield Development, Underground Storage Tank, Leaking Underground Storage
121+Tank, Hazardous Waste Management, and the Pesticide Program. Oversee the management of approximately eight
122+(8) federal grants in coordination with 4 Branch Managers. Since taking this position I have been a part of a team
123+that has received two outstanding letters of recognition from EPA R3 Land & Chemical Division.
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125+
126+ Richard Jackson
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129+Supervisor Environmental Protection Specialist MSS-14 – 6-19-2011 – 10-22-2011
130+
131+Served at Interim Branch Manager for Hazardous Material Branch, this branch contains two programs Hazardous
132+Waste and Pesticides, managing approximately 7 staff. While serving as the Interim Branch Manager I expanded my
133+understanding of the Pesticide Program and ensured its continued success. During my time as Interim worked with
134+staff and attorneys to provide technical input to new legislative language concerning the handling of pesticides in the
135+District of Columbia. As Interim managed the Federal Partnership grant that covered both the Pesticide Program and
136+the Hazardous Waste Program.
137+
138+Environmental Protection Specialist GS 9 & GS 12 – District of Columbia Department of
139+the Environment, 9/29/2008 – 10-22-2011
140+
141+Hired as an Environmental Protection Specialist grade 9 and promoted to a Grade 12 on 11/22/2009, just over 1 year
142+later. Perform inspections at hazwaste generator sites throughout the District of Columbia. Respond to citizen
143+complaints related to possible environmental violations. Maintain federal database for the district related to tracking
144+and reporting on hazardous waste generators in the district. I reviewed and updated our File Management system to
145+enable our folder to be more efficient and productive. Handled approximately 527 folders to ensure content was
146+informative, accurate, and consistent for every hazwaste generator in the district. Created and maintained quality
147+control tracking metrics for the Hazardous Waste Branch to improve our continued compliance with our federal EPA
148+Grant commitments. Worked with EPA Region 3 (R3) to have the responsibility of bi-annual reporting returned to the
149+district after several years of those duties being performed by EPA R3.
150+
151+Technical Trainer/Chemical Engineer – Von Roll America, Inc. 4/2/2001 – 3/15/2008
152+
153+Design and develop training modules for plant personnel. The purpose of training modules is to enhance
154+understanding of plant systems and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies. Have developed courses for RCRA,
155+firefighting, mechanical maintenance, and ISO management systems. Lead implementation of ISO 9001:2000 at the
156+plant received certification within 15 months of initiation.
157+
158+Responsible for training plant personnel in all OSHA safety standards, lead training, developing training PowerPoints
159+for classes, and lead training classes. Gave training on plant-specific topics about handling hazardous waste. All
160+training that was given was annual training. Developed specialized training programs for incinerator operators to
161+allow them to be nationally certified hazardous incinerator operators. Developed emergency training exercises for
162+plant personnel, and conducted drills, both internally and externally to the plant. Received incident command training,
163+and 40-hour hazwoper both worker, and supervisor level training.
164+
165+Management Representative for Environmental Management System ISO 14001:2004 & Quality Management System
166+ISO 9001:2000. Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.
167+Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
168+John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
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173+Richard Jackson
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9-IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
175+Mr. Richard Jackson is the Director of the Department of Energy and
176+Environment (DOEE).
177+A longtime District employee, Director Jackson joined DOEE in 2008
178+as a hazardous waste inspector in the Environmental Services
179+Administration (ESA). He advanced quickly, assuming increasing
180+levels of responsibility within the agency. Prior to his appointment as
181+director, he served as senior deputy director—the second in command
182+at DOEE. In this capacity, and working closely with then Director
183+Tommy Wells, he was instrumental in coordinating the agency’s
184+operations, including the development and implementation of
185+regulations, procedures, and budget to ensure progress toward its strategic plans and objectives.
186+Director Jackson is established in the chemical and environmental engineering industry. Drawing
187+on more than 20 years of experience, he has successfully led teams to solve a wide range of
188+environmental issues. He has extensive experience in hazardous waste management, chemical
189+production and processing, nuclear power plant maintenance, occupational safety, research
190+development, and quality assurance auditing.
191+Earlier in his tenure, he served as deputy director of the ESA, successfully building and
192+administering several important programs and divisions critical to the agency’s mission.
193+A Ward 7 resident, Director Jackson earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from
194+the University of Pittsburgh. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
195+Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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11-September 17, 2024
197+Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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14-To confirm the reappointment of Mr. Richard Jackson to the District of Columbia Water and
15-Sewer Authority Board of Directors.
200+______________________________________________________________________________
201+The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
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17- RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
18-resolution may be cited as the “District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of
19-Directors Richard Jackson Confirmation Resolution of 2024”.
203+To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
204+From: Betsy Cavendish
205+Date: April 24, 2024
206+Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Anthony Giancola, Howard
207+Gibbs, and Richard Jackson as members of the District of Columbia Water and
208+Sewer Authority Board of Directors
209+This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
210+found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
211+hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-
212+724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
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21- Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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23-Mr. Richard Jackson
24-B Street, SE
25-Washington, DC 20019
26-(Ward 7)
215+______________________________
216+Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
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28-as the cabinet-level officer member of the Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Water
29-and Sewer Authority, in accordance with section 204 of the Water and Sewer Authority
30-Establishment and Department of Public Works Reorganization Act of 1996, effective April 18,
31-1996 (D.C. Law 11-111; D.C. Official Code § 34-2202.04), for a term to end September 12,
32-2028.
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34- Sec. 3. The Council shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, to the
35-nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
36-
37- Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.